DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive Shaft
INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
• DOJ (Double Offset Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.
• BJ (Bell Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• EBJ (High-Efficiency Compact Ball Fixed Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• Shaft:
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear.
• Boot:
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease:
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
Disassembly
InstallationFront seats
WARNING
Never adjust the seat while driving
to avoid loss of vehicle control
and personal injury.
Before adjusting the seat, make
sure the hands and feet of rear
seat passengers and cargo are
clear of the adjusting mechanism.
After adjusting the seat, push it
slightly to make sur ...
Preparation tool
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Dtc b1618 front sub sensor lh initialization error
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